Organized and Efficient House Manager/Family Assistant needed asap in Severna, MD 

Position: Part-Time Household Manager/Family Assistant

Hours: Monday - Friday 25-30 hours per week (flexible schedule; requires a 7:00 AM start through Fall, with flexibility thereafter). Additional hours may be considered based on mutual agreement and evolving family needs.

Location: Severna Park, MD  

Salary: 30-35/hr

Role Overview

The Household Manager will play a key role in maintaining an organized and efficient household. This role requires a proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented individual who can seamlessly integrate into family life and operate independently with limited oversight. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, comfortable with children, and pet-friendly. This is a long-term position with opportunities to grow with the client's family over time.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented

• Comfortable updating and maintaining household documentation

• Clear, timely, and concise communicator (daily text updates preferred)

• Down-to-earth, personable, and adaptable

• Enjoys working with children and is reliable and responsible

• Pet-friendly and willing to assist with pet care

• Seeking a long-term role with potential for growth
• Candidate must have their own driver's licence and transportation to and from the home; a vehicle is provided for errands.

Household Values

• Proactivity over Reactivity: Anticipate needs, identify issues, and suggest improvements.

• Attention to Detail & Consistency: Maintain an organized and efficient household.

• Reliability and Ownership: Take responsibility for household management.

• Clear & Timely Communication: Provide consistent updates and ask questions when needed.

• Continuous Improvement: Regularly seek ways to streamline household systems and documentation.

Core Responsibilities

Daily Household Management

• Morning assistance (7:00 AM) getting children ready for school (temporary until Fall)

• General tidiness and cleanliness across living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen

• Laundry management (washing, drying, folding, and putting away)

• Proactive inventory tracking and restocking of household supplies

Meal & Grocery Management

• Weekly grocery shopping based on detailed lists (accommodating gluten-free and onion-free dietary needs)

• Maintaining an organized pantry, refrigerator, and food inventory

• Occasional meal preparation (primarily dinners and sometimes breakfast) as needed

Errands & Household Logistics

• Running errands (groceries, prescriptions, household supplies) as needed

• Scheduling and managing home maintenance appointments (HVAC, landscaping, repairs)

• Managing relationships and schedules with household contractors and vendors

Family Support & Coordination

• Coordinating babysitters for weekends (temporary until the au pair arrives)

• Assisting with scheduling and attending medical appointments for children (as needed)

• Providing occasional childcare support if the nanny or au pair is unavailable

Travel & Event Support

• Assisting with travel logistics, including packing/unpacking and coordination

• Organizing family events, special occasions, and weekend activities

• Managing seasonal decorating and storage organization

• Handling gift purchasing and coordination for birthdays, holidays, and special events

Pet Care

• Light care for the family cat (feeding, litter maintenance)

• Future dog care (feeding, walking, vet appointments, grooming, and supply management)

Administrative & Documentation Support

• Systematic filing and maintenance of household documents

• Updating household documentation, including pantry inventory, grocery lists, contacts, and schedules

Additional Context

• The family will be hiring an au pair in the Fall. At that time:

  • Regular childcare duties will shift to the au pair.

  • Morning support (7:00 AM) will no longer be required.

  • The Household Manager will assist in managing and coordinating with the au pair.

This position offers the opportunity to become an integral part of the household, helping to create a well-organized and smoothly functioning home environment. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and looking for a long-term role, we would love to hear from you!